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In spite of a long term focus on study and workspaces in education to be physically accessible there is a lack of focus on neuroinclusive spaces. One of the 4 key findings of the DSUK research on the Doctoral Student experience published in 2024 which noted the challenge for neurodivergent students in accessing open plan workspaces as well as some study spaces due to issues with lighting, acoustics, electronic noise, patterns of furniture and flooring to give a few examples.

When we talk about the neurodiverse community, who do we mean?

Neurodiversity may bring us together under a shared umbrella, but the lived realities of individuals could not be more unique. Our intersecting identities like race, gender, class and sexuality shape the barriers, experiences and opportunities we face.

A future classroom dominated by AI is exciting for some, but confusing, threatening and overwhelming for many. But what can we do today with the technology we already have? Marius Frank, Co-Head of Education at Microlink, will be joined by tech creators and educators who are already transforming the learning journey, through breakthrough applications, products and thought leadership that is rewriting the inclusion playbook.

Are you ‘running on empty’?

With 90% of neurodivergent women experiencing burnout in the workplace, compared to 77% of the overall workforce (Code First Girls), it’s likely that you—or someone close to you—has experienced it firsthand.

Professor Amanda Kirby chairs a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of neurodiversity and the criminal justice system. Experts will examine the unique challenges neurodivergent individuals face, from legal representation to incarceration, and explore opportunities for reform, focusing on reducing barriers to employment and reintegration into society.

Neurodiversity has landed on the global stage, but accurate knowledge and efforts to increase the inclusion of neurodivergent people have not propelled forward. Neurodiversity must be discussed in global policy, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts, and, in some regions, necessary access to care and education.

Discovering you are neurodivergent later in life can be challenging. Perhaps you’ve always felt different or struggled in ways others didn’t seem to. Maybe life has felt harder than it should, or you’ve been misdiagnosed with conditions that didn’t quite fit.

Whether starting school, moving home, or changes in routine—Transitions can be especially challenging for neurodivergent children. This panel session brings together experts and families to share practical strategies, lived experiences, and expert-backed insights to ease these moments of change.

This session considers the topic of what progress is being made in the business world towards the aim of neuroinclusive workplaces. Join Dan Harris (Chair of the charity Neurodiversity in Business) and a panel of leading businesses and ND advocates to debate on the progress being made in the corporate world.

Join us for a forward-looking session to close this year's Neurodiversity Celebration Week. This pivotal event invites panellists to reflect on the key learnings, experiences, and hot topics discussed throughout the week.